Democrats are Santa Claus, Republicans are more like God

Democrats, in the eyes of the voter, apparently are Santa Claus as witnessed by the presidential vote.

Santa Claus knows who has been good and who has been bad, but really never does anything about it. He is never threatening, always jolly and cute.

Santa Claus has a bottomless bag of goodies made by elves at the North Pole producing no toxic waste or any corporate greed. Santa Claus exists in a world of love and peace. He uses no natural resources for all the gifts he brings, and is even nature friendly -- mostly.

The reindeer would probably question the abuse they must take covering the entire globe in one 24-hour period, but for the most part all of nature loves him. His only weakness is the carbon dioxide from the cows that produce the milk for all the cookies he consumes on Christmas Eve.

Santa magically achieves this all without cost or consequence and never asks for a thing in return.

Conversely, Republicans tend to be perceived as God.

God is older, a male and a father figure rather than a buddy. He is stern and demanding, a believer in rules, regulations and consequence. God has a disdain for those who put others in slavery and confiscate their labors. God knows the reason for his creation and the uses for each item, alive or inanimate.

God is powerful, holding the keys to every door. God is difficult, demanding and believes that what you sow you will reap. It is difficult to get into his circle without much effort.